This course of instruction prepares individuals for careers as a Certified Nursing Assistant by providing them with a comprehensive training program composed of not only lectures but also hands-on operating experience. This program provides the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Class Schedule:
Students will attend class Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for approximately 5 Week. A ten-minute break will be taken every hour, and lunch will be from 12:50 P.M.to 2:00 P.M.
Holiday during Class and Student Orientation:
If an observed holiday falls on a school day or the school closes for an unforeseen circumstance, we will accommodate the day(s) by extending the last day of class to compensate for the missed hours. Student Orientation is optional, and it will be held in our school on the Saturday prior to the first day of class (Monday) from 10 A. M. – 11 A. M. If an observed holiday falls on that day, Student Orientation will be held the Saturday before the initially scheduled day. If the school is closed due to an unforeseen circumstance, Student Orientation will be cancelled. The presentation will include school policies (satisfactory progress, attendance, materials and supplies, the grievance procedure) and an overview of the schedule as well as job opportunities.
Admission Requirements:
Individuals applying for this course are required to:
a) Be at least 18 years of age;
b) Present proof of a valid driver’s license (must be from student’s resident state);
c) Provide evidence of high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma) or; GED or; completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by state law or; successful completion or the equivalent of one full-time academic semester hours (12 academic semester hours) or academic quarter (18 academic quarter hours) at an accredited college, university, or other postsecondary school;
d) Provide evidence of high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to U.S. high school diploma); GED; or completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by state law;
e) Present social security and (required to obtain a Driver License in New Mexico) and;
f) Provide a medical card from a Certified Medical Examiner previously selected by the school. (The Medical Examiner will issue the student a Medical Card that is required by the state of New Mexico according to the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (N.M. Stat. Ann.) and the New Mexico Administrative Code (N.M. Admin. Code).
| Subject # | Subject Title | Course/Time/Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lec/Lab/Ext/Total | Credit Hours | ||
| CNA 101 | Certified Nursing Assistant | 30/ 29/ 16/ 75 | 7.5 |
Note: Some employers will require that all applicants must pass a Drug Test contingent to employment offer.
The approximate time required to complete this program is five (5) weeks. Student orientation is optional and takes place the Saturday before class starts (Monday) from 10:00am – 11:00am.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CNA 101 – Certified Nursing Assistant
Subject Hours: 75 Course Time Hours (30 CT Hours Theory, 29 CT Hours Lab, 16 CT Hours Clinical)
Subject Description: Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to communication, safety, infection control, resident rights, and independence with satisfactory performance prior to engaging in direct contact with residents. Students will identify basic nursing skills related to long term care and demonstrate knowledge and proficiency associated with the skills. Students will recognize and describe the importance and procedures related to personal care skills in the long-term care setting and demonstrate satisfactory performance of skills. Students will recognize the stages of the aging process, correctly identify the role of family support, and accurately describe methods for responding to behavioral problems in long term care. Students will correctly identify procedures for communicating and working with residents who have cognitive impairments to include Alzheimer’s disease and students will satisfactorily demonstrate behavioral skills to meet the needs of these residents. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with basic restorative services for residents in long term care. Students will recognize the role of resident rights in long term care and demonstrate skills in maintaining resident rights in daily activities.